Based in Jackson, Miss., Malaco Records specializes in making and marketing various types of music, such as definitive southern soul, blues and gospel. The company has been operational since 1968, offering jazz, urban, Christian, childrens and seasonal music. Malaco Records manufactures and markets musical and video product through approximately 11 wholly-owned record companies and over 6 distributed labels. It is comprises of recording studios, record labels, music publishing companies, direct marketing operations and distribution services.